It is the aim of the College to maintain the thoroughness of traditional disciplines while offering a stimulating and challenging range of options appropriate to each student. The following Key Learning Areas are set down by the Board of Studies and form the basis of the curriculum:
English, Mathematics, Science, Human Society and its Environment, Creative Arts, Technological and Applied Studies, Languages Other Than English, Personal Development, Health and Physical Education.
Following the pattern of study suggested by the New South Wales Board of Studies the allocation to each subject is as follows. Please scroll down for senior Year subject choices.
Years 7 and 8
Subjects for
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Periods of study per week
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Subjects for
Years 7 & 8 |
Periods of study per week |
| English |
5
|
Christian Studies |
1
|
| History |
3
|
Music |
2
|
| Maths |
5
|
Chapel |
1
|
| Geography |
3
|
Sport |
3
|
| Science |
5
|
PDHPE |
3
|
| French |
3
|
Design & Technology |
4
|
| Visual Art |
2
|
Years 9 and 10
Course Guide for students in Year 9 in 2013 and Year 10 2014
Course Guide for students in Year 9 in 2012 and Year 10 in 2013
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* EOS involves extra costs and risks. For Enrolment information and payment for EOS subject enrolment, click here |
The Course Guide for Year 11 in 2012 and Year 12 in 2013 is available for download here.
Course Guide for Year 11 in 2013 and Year 12 in 2014 is available for download here
Year 11 students must choose a course of study of at least 12 units.
Compulsory Subjects for Year 11 |
Lines for Year 11 in 2013
(need one subject in each line) |
Units |
| English (Advanced or Standard) |
2
|
|
| Maths (Advanced or General) |
2
|
|
| Christian Studies |
NA
|
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Elective Subjects for Year 11 |
Units
|
|
|
Agriculture
|
6
|
2
|
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Ancient History
|
6
|
2
|
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Biology
|
4 & 7
|
2
|
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Business Studies
|
3 & 7
|
2
|
|
Chemistry
|
3 & 5
|
2
|
|
Construction (VET)
|
7
|
2
|
| Design & Technology |
7
|
2
|
|
Drama
|
5
|
2
|
|
Economics
|
4
|
2
|
|
English (Extension)
|
7 |
1
|
|
Food Technology
|
5
|
2
|
|
Geography
|
3
|
2
|
|
Industrial Technology
|
5
|
2
|
|
Legal Studies
|
7
|
2
|
|
Maths (Extension)
|
1
|
|
|
Metal and Engineering (VET)
|
3
|
2
|
|
Modern History
|
6 |
2
|
|
Music 1
|
3
|
2
|
|
PDHPE
|
3 & 4 & 5
|
2
|
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Physics
|
6
|
2
|
|
Senior Science
|
6
|
2
|
|
Software Design & Development
|
5
|
2
|
|
Studies of Religion
|
3
|
1
|
|
Textiles & Design
|
4
|
2
|
|
Visual Arts
|
4
|
2
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Year 12 students must have a total of 11 Units.
Compulsory Subjects for Year 12 |
Lines for Year 12 in 2013 (need one subject in each line) |
Units |
| English (Advanced or Standard) |
1
|
2
|
| Careers |
NA
|
|
| Christian Studies |
NA
|
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Elective Subjects for Year 12 |
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| Maths (Advanced or Standard) |
6
|
2
|
| Maths (Extension) |
1
|
|
| Mathematics (Extension 2) |
1
|
|
| English (Extension) |
1
|
|
| English (Extension 2) |
1
|
|
| Agricultural Technology |
4
|
2
|
| Ancient History |
1
|
2
|
| Biology |
4 & 5
|
2
|
| Business Studies |
2
|
2
|
| Chemistry |
1
|
2
|
| Construction (VET) |
3
|
2
|
| Drama |
3
|
2
|
| Economics |
1
|
2
|
| Food Technology |
1
|
2
|
| Geography |
3
|
2
|
| Industrial Technology |
2
|
2
|
| Metal & Engineering (VET) |
1
|
2
|
| Modern History |
5
|
2
|
| Music 1 |
5
|
2
|
| PDHPE |
1&3&5
|
2
|
| Physics |
4
|
2
|
| Senior Science |
5
|
2
|
| Software Design & Development |
2
|
2
|
| Studies of Religion |
3
|
1
|
| Textiles Technology |
2
|
2
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| Visual Arts |
3
|
2
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